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Evans, John; Etekiera, Kunei – International Library Review, 1990
Describes attempts to develop library services in the island republic of Kiribati (the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line islands). The development of rural library service in conjunction with school libraries is discussed, a postal library service is described, the establishment of village libraries is discussed, and constraints that have inhibited…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Library Collections, Library Development
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Enyia, Christian O.; And Others – International Library Review, 1991
Includes five articles that discuss library and information work in Africa. Highlights include computerization in Nigerian libraries; education for library and information services in Ghana; an evaluation of African librarianship; the role of Nigerian publishers in national development; and the role of information services in national development…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Foreign Countries, Information Science
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Karim, Bakri Musa A. – International Library Review, 1991
Describes developments in library services that took place in Oman from 1970-90 and discusses the current status of library development. Topics discussed include the rapid social and economic development in Oman, the lack of human and physical resources, the lack of a national library, and deficiencies in school libraries. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Library Development
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Gakobo, J. – International Library Review, 1985
Description of services and functions of special collections as found in the academic library covers criteria for acquisition of materials, categorization of formats, role of special collections in promoting university scholarship and research, archival and repository functions, and administration and policy. A 12-item bibliography is included.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
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Apeji, E. Adeche – International Library Review, 1990
Discusses problem areas in the development of school libraries in Nigeria, including lack of legislation, shortage of funds, poor accommodations, unavailability of trained staff, lack of relevant material, and apathy on the part of school administrators and the government. Recommendations for improving this situation are suggested. (17 references)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Financial Support, Foreign Countries